Better Networker!

How can you be a better networker?

A better networker listens more and asks more questions to find out more about their prospects.  When you attend network meetings, always speak with people who you don't know.  Many people make the mistake of gravitating to people they are familiar with or know and miss out on meeting new people who may be either interested in their business or who can refer to you.

A better networker will take business cards that they have received from people and put them immediately into their contact manager and then follow up within a week.

A better networker is organized!  

I can't stress this enough.  When you are in a business where you have to deal with many people, it is critical that you have the appropriate measures to put in place to deal with the numbers.  Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, a calendar are all critical to your business.  If you will not or cannot be organized, your results will not be successful.  I have had many members of my downline who just could not get organized and their business suffered.  Some people think they can remember names and dates and it's just not going to work, take it from me.

A better networker attends trainings!

If you don't take the time and spend a little money to invest in yourself, then you will not be successful.  You can spend money on things for your business, but if you don't know how to deal with different personality types, or know how to effectively close a sale or speak to prospects, then anything else you do in and for your business is just a waste of time.  Again, I have had people in my downline who have spent money on software programs, products to help with selling, banners, advertising brochures, but then would not do anything and did not know how to do anything with them. 

If you are interested in becoming a better networker and would like more information on free training,
Youtube.com is a great start to get some free training on just about anything you have questions about.
Good luck!

Fast Recruiting!

How would you like to recruit fast?  Fast recruiting is easy once you know how to do it!

The first step is to locate targeted leads.  You can find free targeted leads online and offline. 

Some examples of offline leads are going to events like tradeshows or networking events where there are people looking for what you are offering.  Spend at least twice a month attending these kinds of events and store the leads in a contact manager on your phone or Ipad.  The phone book is another great resource where you can find exactly who you are looking for!

Some examples of online leads are groups and fan pages on Facebook.  Just type in the search box for the type of prospect you're looking for.  If you're looking for network marketing leads, type in network marketing or look up specific network marketing companies.  With Twitter, find people to follow who have the interest you are looking for.  Then start conversations with these people.  Inbox them on Facebook and say hello.  Tweet with your followers on Twitter.

Fast recruiting involves gathering a list of people from online and offline prospecting and then calling them. 

If you don't want to take the time to find leads yourself, you can always purchase local leads, just make sure you're buying from a reputable source.  Earnproleads.com is a great resource.  You can split them with your team and the cost.

If you'd like to learn how to market yourself online so you can always generate hundreds of leads for yourself over and over for FREE, then take a free 7 day online marketing e-course.  Once you learn the ropes and techniques for finding targeted leads effortlessly online, you'll never have to resort to time-consuming methods ever again and fast recruiting is the result!

How to Close a Sale

Closing a sale is one of the most important steps in a network marketing business and one of the most neglected and feared of the sales process, but learning how to close a sale will catapult your profits.

• Don't use aggressive sales tactics.  Your prospects and customers will resent you and buyers remorse is not something you want for your business.  It also makes you appear desperate and it intimidates your buyer/prospect.

 So what do you do?  You ask questions and then you shut up.  Simple.  Ask them about what they need and why they need it.  When they answer your questions, ask 'why is that important to you?'
Soon, you will have all the information you need to direct your prospect to your product or service.

For example this is how to close a sale when you are meeting with someone interested in your business opportunity.  

You:  Hi John, thanks for meeting with me.  So how can I help you?

John: I thought you were going to tell me about your business opportunity.

You:  Yes, why are you looking for a business opportunity?

John:  I'm looking to make extra income.

You: Why?

John:  Because I'm worried about losing my job, planning for retirement, children going to college (whatever they say)

You:  Why is that important to you?

As you can see, if you keep asking why, John will keep talking.  People like talking about themselves.  Once you get to the core of what and why they are meeting with you, for instance in the example above, you may find out that John is worried about college expenses for his kids and knows that the way things are going now with the economy, he has to find another way to make money otherwise college is not going to happen.


Now you have a solution.  Your business opportunity.  (this scenario can go for selling a product, a service or anything).  John has just told you all his fears and needs.  All you have to do now is tell him a little bit about your solution for him and then close them.  

How to close a sale?  ASK for the sale.  "how do you want to pay for that?"  " let's get your information so I can start your training right away so you can start making money for your kids college"   This is the step that people are afraid to do.  Your prospect just told you what he needs, you have a solution, now offer it to them and close it up.

Simple, right?

If you'd like more information and training on how to close a sale, sign up for our free 7 day marketing e-course .

Network Marketing Today

It seems like just a few short years ago that network marketing or mlm's had an extremely bad reputation for being 'scam's' or 'pyramid schemes'.  Network marketing today is now a well-respected industry with well-known celebrities, CEO's and athletes all endorsing the industry and in many instances, are distributors themselves.

However, many people still have a wary view of network marketing and mlm's.  Many people still don't understand the value of residual income and don't realize that there is another option for making money that doesn't require a lot of upfront capital and not even a lot of time.  This business can be done part time until a full time income is realized.

With the explosion of social media sites, network marketing today means getting your business out there to thousands of people is a very real possibility and there is a lot of money to be made if you can manage your social sites well.

The internet is still a mystery for many people, and trying to navigate the world of network marketing today can be a daunting and confusing venture. 

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way to figure out how to promote yourself online easily and economically?

Many people set up blogs, but then wonder how to get people to read them.  Many people start their own websites or Wordpress accounts and then wonder how to get people to their sites.  If you need help, there are FREE, yes free ways to get help.  You tube is a fabulous source to get just about any question you have answered.  But you have to know what questions to ask!

Network marketing today is exciting and learning how to promote yourself, sell your products and generate your own leads online is a skill that will pay you handsomely forever.

If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment!

Seo Blog Tips

Blogging can be a huge money-making marketing strategy for your business, but if you don't know how to rank on the search engines then your blog will not be seen.

Here are some seo blog tips that can help start you on your way to a solid foundation of understanding seo.

All blogs should contain keywords.  Keyword research is an extremely important part of writing blogs that are optimized.  Considerable time should be given to this first and very important step.  Jaaxy is a tool that is inexpensive, yet so helpful in pinning down the best keywords or phrases for your blog. 

If you cannot target the appropriate people to your blog, then anything else you do is a waste of time and energy. So make sure this is followed.

4 seo blog tips that are very important:

1) Now that you've researched your keyword or phrases, you need to put that keyword in your title and the body of your blog.  Don't go overboard and don't make it obvious what your keywords are.

2) Make sure your keywords are not high competition words.  It will be much harder to increase traffic when you are competing with so many other content sources.

3)  Let your social media sites know about your blog!  Start promoting!

4) Write on your blog at least 3 to 4 times a week to establish yourself as an expert and increase visibility.

I hope you enjoyed these seo blog tips!

Please leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you!

By Linda Watson

How To Be Successful in Network Marketing

Have you wondered how to be successful in network marketing?  

There are so many people who seem to be doing so well in network marketing and I'm sure you're wondering how do you get the same results that others seem to get so easily.  Network marketing is simple but it takes consistency and persistence.  You cannot expect to work a couple of hours a week on a home based business and expect phenomenal results.

Ask yourself if you really give your business the time it deserves.  Do you spend time finding quality leads and then do you track your conversion rates?  If not, then you need to make a plan of action.   Time management is an extremely important skill that you need to develop in order to do those things daily that will bring you closer to your goals. 

Have you wondered how to be successful in network marketing?

Do you understand people and their different personality types?  If you don't, you need to read about that.  Understanding people is such a valuable skill.  If you can instantly relate to someone and know what makes them tick, then communicating effectively with them is so much easier.  "how to make people like you' by Nicholas Boothman is a wonderful and easy read.

Have you wondered how to be successful in network marketing?

Do you think first about helping others or are you thinking of the next sale or getting 'someone in' the business?  People can see when you are not being genuine.  Start focusing on how you can help someone else.  You truly have a business opportunity that can help people change their lives.  Focus on  that, not on yourself and your business will start to grow.

Remember, the people who do really well in network marketing usually possess people skills.  They make their customers and business partners feel that they are special.  This is a quality that can be learned.  Take the time to learn about people!

So if you've wondered how to be successful in network marketing, keep these points in mind!

Enjoy the journey!

If you like this post, please leave a comment!

Is ACN a scam?

If you're wondering is ACN a scam, then I know you are doing your due diligence in researching whether or not this company is right for you.

When people first begin a network marketing business, most are not very aware of the industry.  The network marketing industry is a booming industry that is attracting doctors, CEO's, and just about everyone from every walk of life. 

Today's economy is choking off the traditional ways of generating income and opening the door to a new method of generating income and establishing massive opportunities for those who get in the network marketing industry.

So, is ACN a scam? Well, network marketing is a rich and varied industry, with varying business plans and a diverse range of services and products that makes finding a company with a product that  interests you, virtually guaranteed.

It is very easy to find information on your company by looking at their financial statement, calling the founders, or even searching the Better Business Bureau for the companies ratings.  The media perspectives on network marketing have changed from accusatory to presenting more well-balanced coverage and content of businesses they review.  Major feature stories by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Money magazine as well as regional magazines, have presented network marketing companies in a favorable light.

Is ACN a scam?  No, ACN is not a scam, it is one of many network marketing companies that are changing our economy in this day and age.  So feel free to confidently navigate the waters of different companies and research their compensation plans and evaluate their products, then make an informed decision based on your personal preferences.

Good luck in your business ventures!

If you enjoyed this article, please leave a comment.